Picture Perfect Plans for Your Next Photo Trip - with Glen VarnHagen

Please join us for our monthly meeting on Friday, August 1, featuring accomplished photographer Glen VarnHagen, and enter our digital image competition, "MOTION" (more information below).

Glen says: ‘Discover how to maximize your photographic opportunities on every journey. This presentation will walk you through the essential steps for planning a photography-focused trip—from selecting the perfect destinations and identifying ideal shooting spots to packing the right gear and optimizing your itinerary for those unforgettable shots. Whether you're a first-time traveler or a seasoned explorer, this session will equip you with the tools and inspiration to turn your travels into extraordinary photographic adventures.”

Glen VarnHagen is a passionate, lifelong traveler and photographer dedicated to capturing the world's beauty through his lens. He began his career in sports photography, honing his skills in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Over time, he shifted his focus to landscapes, immersing himself in the serene, breathtaking vistas of nature. Today, Glen blends these two passions—sports and landscape photography—into his current pursuit: wildlife photography, where he captures the stunning, raw essence of the natural world in all its glory.

To learn more about Glen and his work, visit:
https://www.glenvphotography.com/

Please note:

• This month's meeting will be IN-PERSON at our regular meeting location, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, at 2650 N. Druid Hills Road NE.
• Entries are limited to TWO per paid member - one color and one B&W.
• Please see competition rules for more information.
• The deadline for submissions is 9:00PM on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
• Competition entries are to be sized appropriately, and files are to be re-named using the SPS naming convention: Firstname Lastname - Title of Image
• Images are to be uploaded to the links found on our SPS website.
• All are welcome for the presentation, but competition entries will be limited to paid SPS members only.

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SPS has three standing meetings each month for its members and guests. The First Friday meeting features an guest speaker and a members’ image competition. While competition entries at these monthly meetings are restricted to currently paid-up members, we ALWAYS welcome visitors interested in photography to attend. The Learnshops (fourth Tuesdays) and Coffee & Critique (second Saturdays) are intended for members, but again, we welcome visitors. If you attend regularly, we ask that you help support the club (which pays for the rental of the facilities, supplies, and equipment) by becoming a member!

Signing up on the SPS Meetup page does not make you an SPS member. SPS members pay dues to engage in many activities that are unavailable to guests who only sign up on the SPS MeetUp.

To find out more about SPS visit:
www.spsatlanta.org
To become a member, visit:
www.join.spsatlanta.org